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1920s Dress Patterns

TheGamine

New in Town
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Michigan
As the title says I'm looking for some 1920s dress patterns, but I have no idea where to begin. I am familiar with the One Hour Dress patterns, but I'm looking for something sleeveless because I first I need a dress for a July wedding that is going to be outdoors and so far I haven't been impressed with the One Hour Dresses I've seen made up on the internet. I don't know if it's just me but many of the ones I've seen looking like the nightgowns I used to wear when I was a little girl. Also keep in mind that I'm rather new to sewing, so anything to complicated probably won't work. Thus far I've only made some bags, curtains and fashion doll clothes.

I would be grateful if anyone could point me in the right direction. :)
 

GHT

I'll Lock Up
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New Forest
This site will give you different images of 1920's dresses. Click onto the ones that you like, chances are that you can follow the links to wherever you can buy a reprint. http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=19...AXo54GIBA&sqi=2&ved=0CC4QsAQ&biw=1280&bih=579
E-Bay is another good source: http://www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/1920s-dress-patterns
You could also try Amazon. Alternatively, go to Past Patterns: http://www.pastpatterns.com/1920.html
Your July deadline is cutting it fine, if you will forgive the unintended pun, with your limited experience, and for such an important event, might it not be prudent to seek some expert help?
For future reference, there are many vintage and retro fairs, where you buy originals. It's possible that you might be able to find what you want from such a venue, but time is not on your side.
Don't forget to post a pic of the pattern you choose, and do come back and model your finished creation, we would love to see it. Is the wedding 1920's themed?
 

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